294 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the case of an association (details supplied) in County Cork; if this matter will be progressed; and if he will inform this Deputy when this matter will be resolved. [3204/07]

I approved a grant of €1,281,914 in respect of this project on 16 November 2006. My Department's involvement with the funding schemes for voluntary and co-operative housing projects relates primarily to the provision of funds for individual projects. The administration of the schemes, and the certification that particular projects comply with the terms of the scheme, are the responsibility of the local authority.